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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.70, 907.16 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.70, 907.16 and 239.50 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.70 : 907.16 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.70/907.16 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.70x = 907.16 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.70x = 217,264.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,264.82/604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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